Does Anyone Make...?

[Bell-Two]

A screen protector like the one that was made for the E-Trac by a company that we don't spell out here?

 

[C&RHunter]

I used one of that Z--- brand that was for an i-phone. (Just be sure it's for a newer version i-phone, so it will be wide enough in addition to the length) I cut it to fit over the display only. That is the only part that I am worried about getting scratched......It works fine.

 

[GKMan]

I used one of that Z--- brand that was for an i-phone. (Just be sure it's for a newer version i-phone, so it will be wide enough in addition to the length) I cut it to fit over the display only. That is the only part that I am worried about getting scratched......It works fine.

I bought a couple of the Z brand ones but for an older iPad I was able to get 2 covers out of each pad if I recall or have one left over for cell phones.

 

[Dr.Deus]

z brand here too for I-pad. cut to fit the whole screen and buttons. Did it when I first bought the ctx when they first came out and its still going strong like bull.

 

[GKMan]

That Z brand is amazingly resilient.. Wipe it off no matter how much dirt is on it and it looks brand new

 

[doc1964]

I bought a giant sheet of clear vinyl from Wally mart for about $2 - you can get different thicknesses - I can make about 1000 with it - LOL
I cut it to size and used soapy water to get it on - never had it come off.

 

[TIM CLARK]

Well guy I have a screen protector on mine screen and I hit the screen with the digging knife and so much for having a screen protector on it. It went thought the protector and just put a very very small dent in the screen. So now I have a big black line running from top to bottom on the screen. The detector works fine and the black line in the screen dose not stop the detector from getting target in that area. So I will have to send it in this winter for repair. So if everyone think those screen protector work just hit your screen with the digging knife and see how good it work for you.

 

[DICKENS48]

I cut a piece of plexglass to fit the screen taped it on then put a screen protector on it to keep it from getting scratched over time , it works great and no chance of screen damage from digger.

 

[Bell-Two]

I bought a giant sheet of clear vinyl from Wally mart for about $2 - you can get different thicknesses - I can make about 1000 with it - LOL
I cut it to size and used soapy water to get it on - never had it come off.

The soapy water makes it stick? Or am I not understanding something....and that would not be the first time!

 

[TIM CLARK]

Here is what mine screen looks like . I had a screen protector on it and if you look at the first picture at the tip of the paper you see a very sight dent the screen protector did work BUT it put a very small dent in the screen . And in the second picture with the detector on you can see the big black spot . And in the third picture you can see that the icon under the spot the detector works great . But if everyone think that a screen protector is going to stop this from happening they will not . I am going to send it in this winter for repair. So do I think a screen protector works (NO).

 

[GKMan]

Well, gosh. Anyone that thinks a screen protector is going to stop something like that happening is sadly mistaken. I have only ever considered it good for scratch protection and for that the Z _ _ _ does a fantastic job.. I cover the whole control panel with it and will probably never take it off.
If you operate without a screen cover of any sort you are going to end up with a very poor looking display if you ever sell it. Mine will look brand new though.

 

[GateKeeper]

I myself did some testing with several different screen protectors to see which would cut down on glare and little scratches. The one that worked the best was the Dayview by Nushield. Although there is still some glare, the Dayview is much better than the others. Look them up on the web. If you do give them a try and order from them, when you place the order, let them know you want the film for the Minelab CTX 3030. Nushield has made a film just for our CTX.

 

[GKMan]

I myself did some testing with several different screen protectors to see which would cut down on glare and little scratches. The one that worked the best was the Dayview by Nushield. Although there is still some glare, the Dayview is much better than the others. Look them up on the web. If you do give them a try and order from them, when you place the order, let them know you want the film for the Minelab CTX 3030. Nushield has made a film just for our CTX.

What was it that made you choose the Nushield over the Z _ _ _ ?

 

[doc1964]

I bought a giant sheet of clear vinyl from Wally mart for about $2 - you can get different thicknesses - I can make about 1000 with it - LOL
I cut it to size and used soapy water to get it on - never had it come off.

The soapy water makes it stick? Or am I not understanding something....and that would not be the first time!

Tony - Here's the concept - the soapy water is squeegeed out (I assume this creates a vacuum)
I use very little soap - like a couple drops of dishwashing detergent is all you need, then squeegee out the water, starting in the center and working your way out (I use a credit card for this).
Once the water is sqeezed out, the vinyl will stick until you are ready to take it off (mine has been on for a year and a half).

Cheers

 

[Bell-Two]

I myself did some testing with several different screen protectors to see which would cut down on glare and little scratches. The one that worked the best was the Dayview by Nushield. Although there is still some glare, the Dayview is much better than the others. Look them up on the web. If you do give them a try and order from them, when you place the order, let them know you want the film for the Minelab CTX 3030. Nushield has made a film just for our CTX.

I just got this back from Nushield

We can't make one for this display. The surface of the screen is curved and our films must go onto flat surfaces only. Sorry we can't help.

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NuShield Customer Support

I wonder what gives...

 

[GKMan]

I had chosen the Z _ _ _ route but I could have sworn Nushield was making them for the CTX.

Huh... I just went to Nushield.com and they in fact don't list it for the CTX... For the E-trac they do though.

 

[GateKeeper]

I myself did some testing with several different screen protectors to see which would cut down on glare and little scratches. The one that worked the best was the Dayview by Nushield. Although there is still some glare, the Dayview is much better than the others. Look them up on the web. If you do give them a try and order from them, when you place the order, let them know you want the film for the Minelab CTX 3030. Nushield has made a film just for our CTX.

I just got this back from Nushield

We can't make one for this display. The surface of the screen is curved and our films must go onto flat surfaces only. Sorry we can't help.

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NuShield Customer Support

I wonder what gives...

That's weird. I ordered mine last fall. I have put them on 3 different CTX screens with NO problem.

 

[smittyman1956]

I second Gatekeepers choice of the Dayview. Bell-Two is also correct when he states that Nushield no longer makes a protector specifically for the CTX. However, their website gives sizes for all their products - choose one slightly larger than your screen and trim the excess. I bought the one for the IPad and have enough left over for a second if it's needed.
If I remember correctly, when I was researching I read that Minelab stated that the CTX's screen should not have a curve and if it does it's defective. Of course as far as Nushield is concerned this is irrelevant in as much as they still no longer make a shield for the CTX.

 

[smkunder]

Do you guys put the cover over the whole face, buttons and all?

 

[GKMan]

I did... Works great